Center of attention

Sophomore center plays way into starting lineup

6:32 AM,
Jan. 8, 2013

December 29, 2012; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Thad Matta gives direction to center Amir Williams (23) during their game against the Chicago State Cougars at Value City Arena. Ohio State won the game 87-44. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports

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Rob McCurdy
CentralOhio.com

If there's a 12-step program for lackadaisical play and questionable effort, Amir Williams enrolled in it.

The first step in fixing a problem is admitting one exists, and the 6-11 sophomore center at Ohio State has been forthright about himself this season.

"Sometimes I do feel like I just clock out or something like that. It's just a mental thing," Williams said. "I've got to go out and be prepared, just have a routine about the way I approach every game. I have to work on it every game, and I feel like it's getting better than it was at the beginning of the season." ...